Jeremy Falk is an experiential facilitator that embodies 16 years of training in movement sciences, meditation, and positive psychology. He began his foundational yoga and meditation studies while living in an ashram in India and completed advanced training with world-renowned teachers Jason Crandell, Stephanie Snyder, and Janet Stone. His meditation channel is one of the most popular on Audible and he’s been recognized as an Ambassador for Lululemon, Fitbit, Yoga Journal, and as the Head of Yoga for Tempo Interactive Fitness. He loves inviting people into deeper and more authentic connections through international yoga retreats, wellness workshops, and Men's circles.

My show was created around the idea that we all crave connection. And that we use the coffee meetup as a tool to see each other. It’s about being together, not the caffeine hit.

Humans are social creatures. We have an innate need for connection. Whether it's with family, friends, or strangers, we crave social interaction and companionship. Yes, I said strangers, because regardless of whether you are introverted or extroverted, the need for connection is in you. You are hard-wired for this. This need for connection has been studied extensively, and the results show just how important it is for our mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, we'll explore the innate need for connection in humans, and how studies on mental health and hospitality back this up.

Coffee is a beverage with a long history and a rich cultural heritage. As such, there are many traditions and rituals associated with drinking coffee around the world. Here are a few examples:

Ceremonies: In many cultures, coffee is not just a beverage, but an important part of social and cultural rituals. In Ethiopia, for example, coffee ceremonies are a traditional part of daily life, with coffee being prepared and served in a specific way and often accompanied by traditional music and food.

Leisure: In many Western countries, coffee is often associated with leisure and socializing. People often use coffee shops as a place to meet friends, work on projects, or simply relax and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Hospitality: In many cultures, coffee is considered a symbol of hospitality and is often served to guests as a sign of welcome and generosity. In the Middle East, for example, serving coffee is a sign of hospitality, and in some countries, it's a tradition to offer coffee to guests as soon as they arrive.

Religion: Some religious rituals are also associated with coffee. In monasteries, monks often drink coffee to help keep them awake during long hours of prayer.

Work: In many countries, coffee is often consumed during work hours, and it is seen as a way to increase productivity.

Today I'm going to talk about a thorny or topic, we're going to get into brewing troubles and explore the challenges in the coffee supply chain. So there are several issues and problems that can occur throughout the coffee supply chain. And I explored this in my episode about Illegal Trade and Organized Crime with Coffee. There, I touched on some of those pain points, and I will put a link in the show notes for that episode. But onto our brewing challenges. So labor exploitation is one of them. And it is a persistent problem in the coffee industry, particularly in developing countries where the majority of coffee is grown.

There are several movies that feature coffee and the coffee industry as a central theme or plot element. I will share a few examples. I do love coffee as you know, but I’m obsessed with cooking shows. Oftentimes they cook with coffee!

I recently binged the Big Brunch with Dan Levy. You’ll love that one if you love brunch and espresso martinis! Plus he’s so sweet and the challenges are scrumptious!

Do you remember the movie HER that was shot with Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Spike Jones? In that movie, the character played by Joaquin was heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, and he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user. Can you smell the AI mystery here?

My conversation unfolds with a conversation with ChatGPT an open AI learning system. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and my funny chat with a bot!

Coffee is a popular ingredient in spa treatments because it is rich in antioxidants and has a number of benefits for the skin. Some popular coffee-based spa treatments include:

Scrubs, facials and wraps

Did you know that light roast has more caffeine than dark roast!!!

We all know coffee is a complex mixture of chemicals that give the beverage its unique aroma, taste and effects on the body. The main active ingredient in coffee is caffeine, which is a natural stimulant. It's my favorite one. When consumed, caffeine is absorbed by the stomach and small intestine and then passes into the bloodstream. It then travels to the brain where it blocks the action of a neurotransmitter called adenosine. This helps to promote sleep and relaxation. This results in increased alertness and energy as well as improved mood and cognitive function.

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Hi Coffee Culture family! My topic today is can you drink coffee while intermittent fasting, the benefits and the risks. I've personally tried intermittent fasting. It's purported to set the stage for a longer life, a leaner body and a sharper mind. More modern day warriors seeking health hacks are trying to improve the sharpness of their minds and are using it by creating a 10 to 14 hour window where they do not consume food. I've had success by incorporating it into my sleeping hours.

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Blake Louis did a school project on Vincent Marrotta the inventor of the Mr. Coffee Coffee Maker. She is 9 years old and my youngest guest yet! Her teacher gave her this assignment for Italian American Month at school.

Check out my instagram posts for pictures of her project and Blake!